Workmen have been putting the finishing touches to a 14-metre serpent, which is due to be the centrepiece of the new Kobra ride at Chessington World of Adventures.

Construction began in November and the ride will open to the public on March 27, as part of the new land Wild Asia.

The ride consists of a spinning disc that lures visitors to harness the power of the serpent while it spins through the air on a 90m track at 43mph.